We set off in the morning around the same time but this time on the way to the fishing grounds, the ride was extra bumpy! The wind was blowing and it was a dark and gloomy sky. Got wet from the sea spray as there was no where to hide from the wind!
Even when we reached the unjam, the boatman was having difficulty tying up boat to the unjam. In the end, we just motored to stay in position while we tried as fast as we could to catch enough live bait for today's fishing.
When we reached the Sailfish grounds, the seas were still very rough. Merv and Ian decided it was not safe to launch in these kind of swells so all of us fished from the boat. We all had our rods out with live baits at different distances and depths. Soon, Ian had a hookup and it was indeed a Sailfish. The Sailfish had him going round the boat in circles a few times but finally it was subdued. A couple of pictures later, the fish was released.
Video of Ian's hookup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T-epCTCGkCM
I also managed to hook up my first Sailfish. It was quite spectacular when they do their acrobatics in the air, trying to dislodge the hook.
Video of my with my Sailfish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6Bk7XzSwHFM
All in all, we managed to land 2 Sailfish and 2 Spanish Mackerel.
It was an enjoyable trip with new friends.
My gear:
Rod - 1pc rod borrowed from Merv
Reel - Shimano Stella 20000
Line- 80lb braid
Hook - 4/0 circle hook
Bait - live Selar
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